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IHRA welcomes To-A-Tee, Inc. as Official Merchandise Company
NORWALK, OH – In an exciting collaboration between one of the fastest growing merchandise companies in the U.S. and the nation’s 
most exciting motorsports property, the International Hot Rod Association is pleased to announce that To-A-Tee, Inc., based in Indianapolis, Indiana, has been named the Official and Exclusive Merchandise Company of the IHRA, Nitro Jam and Thunder Jam properties.
Beginning in 2005 as a contract print company, To-A-Tee has experienced substantial growth over the past seven years as the company has expanded its custom design and event merchandise departments culminating with an exciting partnership between To-A-Tee and the all-new IHRA Motorsports to provide an exciting new merchandise line for the series.
Mopar All Fired Up for Phoenix
Phoenix, AZ – After a strong showing by Mopar entries at the opening event of the 2013 National Hot Rod Association Mello Yello 
Drag Racing Series season last Sunday, which included a title win after three Dodge entries battled their way to the final elimination rounds at the Winternationals, teams and drivers are anxious for a repeat performance at the Arizona Nationals at Firebird International Raceway near Phoenix this weekend.
Vincent Nobile posted the first victory of the season after a final round face-off against fellow HEMI®-powered teammate Jeg Coughlin Jr. in Pro Stock, to put the pair 1-2 in the Pro Stock standings. The Dodge Avenger of V. Gaines is close behind in third spot on the basis of a strong qualifying performance that saw him equal his best start as no. 2 qualifier, and a second round win against Allen Johnson. Johnson’s Pro1 isn’t too far behind sitting fifth in the standing, putting all four full-time Mopars in the top-5 in points heading into qualifying at Phoenix.
Sights and Sounds from the Strip
Good Vibrations Motorsports to sponsor three Nitro Jam events in 2013
NORWALK, OH – After an extremely successful debut venture with the International Hot Rod Association’s Nitro Jam series in 2012, 
the IHRA is pleased to announce that Good Vibrations Motorsports will expand its presence in 2013 by returning as presenting sponsor of the Arizona Nitro Jam in addition to Nitro Jam events at San Antonio and Edmonton.
Good Vibrations Motorsports, based in Whittier, California, was founded by former Funny Car driver Jim Maher in 1989 as a home for high-performance racing products. With Maher’s background in drag racing and his commitment to excellence in his products and services, Maher and the Good Vibrations team are looking forward to once again partnering with the fastest growing drag racing property in the country for three Nitro Jam events in 2013.
Second Round Winternationals Appearance Excites Ahten
Pomona, CA – Going rounds is always a good thing, and doing it at the first race of the year is even better. At the 53rd annual O’Reilly 
Auto Parts NHRA Winternationals, Johnny Ahten qualified his Island Renovations/801 Racing/Fireman’s Brew dragster in the tenth position with a 5.457/256.36.
“We were happy to qualify 10th in a quick field with some heavy hitters,” said Ahten. “Throughout qualifying we were fine tuning the fuel system and working on the off-season rust. The conditions were fantastic and the track was very tight. We wanted more, but we tried to listen to what the car wanted and concentrate on making the right changes. We are still working on some changes and dealing with a fairly new combination.”
Tickets Now Available For X-DRL Debut Event, X-DRL Spring Nationals At Osage Casino Tulsa Raceway Park
KERRVILLE, TX – Race fans are now able to secure their spot at debut event for the new X-treme Drag Racing League (X-DRL).
The X-DRL announced on Wednesday that tickets are now available for purchase for the first event of the inaugural 2013 season, the X-DRL Spring Nationals, which takes place April 6-7 at Osage Casino Tulsa Raceway Park in Tulsa.
Tickets can be purchased by going to www.xdrltulsa.eventbrite.com.
This history-making event will give fans the first look at the action-packed X-DRL, which features many of the top professional doorslammer drivers in the world as well as exciting classes, including Pro X-treme, Pro Nitrous and the new Pro Turbo class.
MIKE BOS CHASSIS CRAFT NAMED PRESENTING SPONSOR OF ADRL’S JUNIOR DRAGSTER CLASSES
Lake St. Louis, MO — Officials from the American Drag Racing League announced today that famed chassis builder Mike Bos Chassis 
Craft has been named presenting sponsor for the ADRL’s Top Junior Dragster and Pro Junior Dragster classes as well as the “Official Junior Dragster Chassis of the ADRL”.
“We have several customers who run junior dragsters in the ADRL,” said Mike Bos Chassis Craft Owner Mike Bos. “We also have several Top Dragster customers who are planning on running the ADRL now that they have added that class. Combine that with the addition of a second junior dragster class and this sponsorship is a great fit for us.”
Bos will also be providing two brand new, state-of-the-art cars to the Al-Anabi Racing Junior Dragster team of KJ and Joey Nowling. KJ has competed in a Bos car since 2009 and says this latest creation is something to see.
HUDDLESTON PERFORMANCE NAMED TITLE SPONSOR OF ADRL’S JUNIOR DRAGSTER CLASSES
Lake St. Louis, MO — Officials from the American Drag Racing League announced today that they have signed a multi-year, multi-
faceted partnership with Huddleston Performance. Huddleston Performance, a leader in the junior dragster industry, will be the title sponsor for the ADRL’s Top Junior Dragster and Pro Junior Dragster classes as well as the “Official Junior Dragster Engine of the ADRL” for the next three years.
“We are extremely excited about this partnership,” said Huddleston Performance Owner Bo Huddleston. “The ADRL has shown a tremendous commitment to the growth of junior dragster racing. They, like us, realize that the future of this great sport depends on the next generation. We are looking forward to a great future together.”
Shawn Langdon, Courtney Force, Vincent Nobile, Antron Brown, Alan Reinhart WFO Radio
HOLLYWOOD, FL – Winternationals winners, Shawn Langdon, Courtney Force, and Vincent Nobile all join Joe Castello, along with 
Antron Brown and the NHRA’s Alan Reinhart, on WFO Radio Nitro. To listen now, go to http://www.wforadio.com
Shawn Langdon, Top Fuel driver for Al-Anabi Racing, discusses his final round victory over Tony Schumacher, coming out with a strong start to 2013, and keeping momentum in Phoenix this weekend.
Coddens’ See Parallels between Martial Arts and Frank Hawley’s Teachings
Written By Josh Hachat
Gainesville, FL – Andrea Coddens was simply excited just to learn from drag racing legend Frank Hawley when she attended the 
prestigious Frank Hawley’s Drag Racing School with her husband, Rob, in January. But by the time the memorable two-day course was over, Coddens ended up amazed with the parallels between drag racing and her other hobby, martial arts.
The Eagle, Idaho natives train in the Chinese Martial Art Northern Kajukenbo Tum Pai, which is a form of Kung Fu. An avid student and instructor for nearly five years, Andrea will test for her black belt this year under the tutelage of Si Gung Greg Hart from Hart’s Martial Arts. But while martial arts and drag racing may appear on different sides of the spectrum, Andrea noticed a number of similarities after two days at Hawley’s Drag Racing School.
